Birth Doula
birth doula | vailsong
“To mother is to love. It is the foundation, the structure, and the peak.”
Jena Pincott
Mamatoto
A Swahili word meaning “motherbaby,” giving language to the concept that a birthing mother and her newborn child are not two separate beings, but an infinitely interrelated form.
services
2+ Prenatal Visits
During prenatal visits we will discuss your birth preferences, options and any childbirth related questions you may have. I will also go over birthing comfort measures with you and you’ll have access to my lending library of birth related books.
Unlimited Phone, Text, and Email Support
From the time you sign the contract, I am available to you via calls, texts, and emails whenever you may need me.
The Birth
I am on call 24/7 during the month of your guess date. During your labor and birth, I will come to you whenever you may need me and stay until around two hours postpartum. I will support you through use of massage, counter-pressure, a rebozo, a birth ball, essential oils, visualization, and helpful techniques to assist in optimal baby positioning during labor, as well as supporting the birth partner (if present). I offer professional birth photography & video, breastfeeding support, and more.
Postpartum
I will visit you at least twice in your first six weeks postpartum to answer any questions you may have about your birth, listen and process your experience with you, and support you with any postpartum issues that may arise. For more detailed information, visit my postpartum support page.
ADD ON ITEMS
Mother Blessing Ceremony - contact for pricing
Organization: baby room, closets, kitchens- $30/hr
Carseat installation: $30 (I have been trained by a child passenger safety technician)
Birth Film: $1,000
Postpartum Support - $30/hour
Overnight help: $55/hr (minimum 8 hours per night)
